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G120 ALW

1990 Ford Escort

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,112 mi
Last recorded70,112 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG120 ALW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 70,112 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 70,110 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sill (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sill (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,061 miles

Condensation to n/s/f headlamp

Corrosion to n/s/r lower wheel arch

Corrosion to o/s/r inner/outer wheel arch

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Drop link bush perishing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corrosion

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension bush perishing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 70,061 miles

Condensation to n/s/f headlamp

Corrosion to n/s/r lower wheel arch

Corrosion to o/s/r inner/outer wheel arch

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Drop link bush perishing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corrosion

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension bush perishing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,998 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARM RUSTY

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING

N/S/F INNER BRAKE DISCS WEAR GONE BLUE

N/S/F TOP DROP LINK BUSH SPLIT

O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH SPLIT

REAR EXHAUST BUSH SPLIT

RUST NOTED TO N/S/R LOWER WHEEL ARCH

RUST NOTED TO O/S/R OUTER/INNER WHEEL ARCH

Fail 3 Aug 2016 69,997 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARM RUSTY

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

N/S/F INNER BRAKE DISCS WEAR GONE BLUE

N/S/F TOP DROP LINK BUSH SPLIT

O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH SPLIT

REAR EXHAUST BUSH SPLIT

RUST NOTED TO N/S/R LOWER WHEEL ARCH

RUST NOTED TO O/S/R OUTER/INNER WHEEL ARCH

Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,986 miles

Both rear coil spring rusty

Rear exhaust bracket rubber perishing.

Pass 30 May 2014 69,907 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 69,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 69,791 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 69,749 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 69,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,523 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 69,523 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERISHING

KNOCK TO STEERING COLUMN (SIDE TO SIDE)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,854 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 67,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,066 miles

n/s/r wheel arch has slight corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2009 66,066 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r wheel arch has slight corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,493 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 63,114 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 63,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bad oil leak

both rear tyres out of shape

corrosion to both rear radius arms

o/s/f washer not working (no fluid)

play to n/s/f steering rack

water to o/s/f headlamp unit

worn tyre (inner edge) o/s/f

Pass 10 Jul 2006 61,490 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 61,490 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BAD OIL LEAK

Pass 11 Jul 2005 59,627 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

BINDING TO REAR BRAKES

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHING

CORROSION TO NEARSIDE SILL

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE SILL

MOVEMENT TO NEARSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT

OFFSIDE WASHER JET LITTLE FLULID TO SCREEN

ROUGHNESS TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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G120 ALW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G120 ALW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G120 ALW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1990.

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